WHAT'SON Your essential guide to activities, clubs, events and lots more in your area. There’s something for everyone! ARTS, CULTURE & TALKS Bedford Floral Art Society Tuesday November 1st 7.30pm Kathy Stangaard presents ‘ All the World’s a Stage’ Raffle of arrangements Visitors £7 Everyone welcome Addison Centre, Kempston www.bedfordfloralartsociety.co.uk ‘Compassionate Action in Times of Stress’ (CATS) Wednesday, November 2, 4-6PM FREE Don Ash, International Author, Lecturer, and CST Practitioner from New Hampshire, USA will be discussing and instructing the audience in gentle self-help techniques in handling stress, pain, anxiety and tension. Open to practitioners, family care givers, school teachers, young students (16 yrs+) accompanied by parent/adult, nurses and the general community. Hand-outs and refreshments provided. Roxton Village Hall, High Street, Roxton, Bedfordshire. Please contact Suzanne Edgington CST Alliance UK Co-ordinator. T: 01234 870 236 M: 07802 864 275 E: suzyedge@btinternet.com www.cstalliance.com Bedfordshire Family History Society Friday 4th November 2016 7.15 p.m. Interested in Family History? Next monthly talk ‘What Happened to Lucy?” held in the Drama Hall of Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX Members free, visitors £1 www.bfhs.org.uk Bedford Art Society Meeting Friday 4th November 7.15pm for 7.30pm start Paul Robinson will give a talk on the statues of the town, discuss their origins, creators and similar statues around the country. Free for members £5 for visitors. Contact Jean Paterson 01234 307210 Transport Zoo Illustrated Presentation Saturday 5th November 2-5pm A talk by Norman Tarling on connections of transport related items with names from the animal kingdom. Buses, lorries, cars, aircraft and railways. £2 pp on the door. Peace Memorial Hall, Church Road, Willington, MK44 3PU. Mervyn Askew, 01234 838409
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Alpine Garden Society, Bedfordshire group Monday November 7th 7.30 for 8.00pm The annual Wilscher lecture will be given by John Mitchell, Alpines supervisor at the Edinburgh Botanic Garden, sharing his experience of 'All the Stans' - that's Afghanistan, Tajikstan and others'. Part travelogue, part plant talk -one not to miss! Plant sales, plant exhibits and special refreshments. Visitors welcome £3 Wilstead Village Hall, MK45 3BX Bedford Architectural, Archaeological, & Local History Society Wednesday 9th November 7:30pm Illustrated talk: "The History of Warden Abbey & Its Vineyard" Margaret Roberts (Vineyard Volunteer) Putnoe Heights Church & Community Centre Bedford MK41 8EB Non-members welcome - £2-00 entry Enquiries (01234) 365095 www.baalhs.org.uk Bedford Local Group of The Wildlife Trust Wednesday 9th November 2016 Meeting 7-30pm ''Wildlife Crime' an illustrated talk by Phil Cannings Plenty parking available, All welcome, no charge but voluntary contributions welcome Priory Methodist Church Hall, Newnham Avenue, Bedford MK41 9QJ. Info under Events on www. wildlifebcn.org or at 01234 266057 Bedford National Trust Association Tuesday 15th November 2.30pm Speaker – Professor Anthony Slinn on “Vincent van Gogh”. £2.50 for members and more if you are a guest Addison Centre – Kempston. For more information ring Betty Thomas on 01480 860 421 Biddenham Gardeners Association Tuesday 15th November at 7:30 Wildlife in the Pond by Linda Smith Visitors very welcome Admission £5 - includes Raffle & Refreshments Biddenham Village Hall www.biddenhamgardenersassociation.org.uk Violent Victorians Wednesday 16th November 7.30 pm Dr Rosalind Crone of the Open University will give an illustrated talk to the Bedford Branch of the HA (Historical Association). Seen through games like Punch and Judy, Dr Crone offers an alternative view to the stereotype of our respectable and law abiding ancestors. Bedford School Library, de Parys Ave, Burnaby Rd gate, 7.30 pm Free to HA members. Others welcome with a donation. Details 07989 837819/01234 266839
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Embroiderers' Guild, Bedford Branch Thursday November 17th 7.30 for 8.00pm Interested in textiles? Speaker Sarah Payne will tell us about 'A Life in Quilts'. The sales table and our scrapbooks will help you to find out what we do and how to join us. Visitors welcome, £4 St Mark's Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill MK41 7UY Bedford RSPB local group Thursday 17th November 7.30pm Barrie Mason presents ‘A Wilderness Journey’. A trip to Zimbabwe, Botswana & Namibia, Suitable for Experts and Novices, RSPB membership not essential. Entrance fee, group members £1 Guest £2 annual group membership £5 ARA club Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PF. More info www.rspb.org.uk/groups/bedford Bedfordshire Family History Society Friday 2nd December 2016 7.15 p.m. Interested in Family History? Next monthly talk on “Parish Registers” held in the Drama Hall of Mark Rutherford School, Wentworth Drive, Bedford MK41 8PX. Members free, visitors £1. www.bfhs.org.uk Bedford Floral Art Society Tuesday December 6th at 7.30pm Janet Cooper presents ‘ Christmas Creations’ Raffle of arrangements, Visitors £7 Everyone welcome, Addison Centre, Kempston www.bedfordfloralartsociety.co.uk
CLASSES, CLUBS & GROUPS Evening Handcraft – Knitting, Stitching and lots of other hand crafts 2nd/16th November, 7th December, 4th/18th January – 1st & 3rd Wednesday of most months. Enjoy craft and good conversation with a relaxed group. Plus a whole craft shop to shop in. £4.75 per session includes any drink off the O For Coffee menu. Tudor Rose Patchwork Unit 1, Oakley Park, Station Road, Oakley MK43 7RB Phone 01234 824983 for further details. Busy Quilters & Stitchers (BQS) Saturday 5th November 10.00am to 3.30pm A day of workshops. Bring a sewing kit. £5 Goldington Academy, Haylands Way, Bedford MK41 9BX. Further details Val Morgan 01234 266963 MENCAP – Smiley Club Wednesdays 7pm – 8.30pm Social club for boys and girls from 9 to 18 who have learning disabilities. The club has a band of loyal volunteers, mostly teenagers and activities include: Art and crafts, board games, outside play in the warmer months and hanging out with friends!
Pine Cones Family Centre, (behind Livingstone Lower School) Clapham Road, Bedford. For further information please contact the club leader Jeff Smith on 07798 762 808. MENCAP – Sparkle Club Wednesdays in term time between 7.00pm – 9.00pm a social club for adults with learning disabilities. Putnoe Primary School, Church Lane, Bedford MK41 0DH. Bedford Fine Companions Folk Dance Club We are a long established folk dance club who meet every Friday in term time from 8pm to 10pm at Hazeldene School Bedford MK41 9AT (use Hartshill entrance). No partner required. Contact David Cooke on 01234 823920, www.finecompanions.synthasite.com or find us on Facebook Kempston and District Model Railway Society Meets every Monday from 7.30pm-10pm At the Church of the Transfiguration rear church hall. New members welcome. Contact Brian Woodcock on 07795251988 or brianwoodcock@btinternet.com Over 70’s Gentle Exercise Classes Mondays – Bedford Central Library (3rd floor meeting room) Wednesday – Bedford International Athletics Stadium £4 per session Tel 01234 718835 www.bedford.gov.uk/sport Silver lining Club for the silver haired. Park Road Methodist Church Roff Avenue, opposite the high flats. Number 10 bus stops outside. FREE. 2pm-4pm every first Tuesday of the month. Various activities or just sit and chat with a cup of tea or coffee Rotary Club of Bedford de Parys Meet for breakfast every Tuesday at The Embankment Hotel 7.15am for 7.30am start. Fellowship, fundraising and interesting speakers www.bedforddeparysrotary.co.uk Scottish Country Dancing – Beginners class. Tuesday evenings 8pm -10pm ARA Social Club, Manton Lane, Bedford £2.50 per session, first evening free. Singles welcome No experience/partners needed. Wear soft shoes. Keith Rose 01234 781448 keith@krose.plus.com Local Friendship Group Welcomes new members. We meet at a local public house every Wednesday at 8pm Call 07790 904736 or 07925 910639 Email: friendshipclub365@gmail.com
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Enjoy Irish Ceili and Set Dancing. Every Wednesday 8 pm to 10 pm at the Reading Room, 1, Barkers Lane, Bedford. £2 per session – first evening free. No partner required. Beginners welcome. Ring Pat [01234 308224] for more details. Bedford Pipe Band welcome new members. Thursdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm Friendly & relaxed group beginners to experienced. St John’s Church hall (MK42 0DL), Bedford. Contact Pipe Major Donald Reid 01234 268475 Mrs. Barrett (Band Secretary) 01234 360967 www.bedfordpipeband.org.uk Bedford Gallery Quire 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday of each month 7.30 pm Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Ave, Bedford We welcome those interested in singing/playing'West Gallery’ music from the early 18th century to the mid19th century. www.bedfordgalleryquire.org.uk Contact Ken Baddley 01234 310018 Friday Daubers Friendly group of amateur daubers meets at 5 Lansdowne Road Bedford every Friday between 1pm4pm to enjoy our hobby. Between us we use a variety of media. If you enjoy drawing and/or painting why not join us. Find out more Call Anne 07548 840856 or Jenny 01234 824568 or email marianne.sellers@virginmedia.com Bedford Folk Dance Company Meet Thursday eve 8 – 10 pm. We are a friendly Country and Folk Dance Club Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford MK41 8EB It’s good fun for only £2.50 incl. Refreshments No partner required Ron Law 01234 825574 www.bedfordfolkdanceclub.com Magpie Ladies Group A friendly group who meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7.30 pm At St Mark’s Church, Calder Rise, Brickhill. (No meetings in August). Guest Speakers and social events Tea/Coffee and cake included. New members welcomed. Please Contact: Rosemary 01234 405594 or Barbara 01234 304960 Bedfordshire Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers. 1st Tuesday evening each month 7.30 – 9.30pm 3rd Saturday 10.30am. – 4.30pm each month. A friendly group of lovers of textile related crafts have changed venue to Flitwick Village Hall, 11 Dunstable Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1HP Art Friends – New Art Group Art for Fun and Friendship For All Every Thursday 9.30am – 12.30pm Bromham Baptist Church Please call Jackie 01234 825663 / 07880 518465 Flower School Thursday evenings 5pm – 7pm April Flowers, 90 High Street, Clapham Various arrangements covered with a demo followed by the opportunity for students to complete the same design which they can take home. Booking essential Call Amy on 01234 343335 / 07794 827137
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P.M Bridge Group First and third Thurs of each month. 11am to 2.45pm Friendly duplicate bridge Good standard buffet lunch £6 including lunch, tea or coffee. Renhold Village Hall. Tel Ann on 01234 212066
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Peter Crisp Design Studio Christmas Charity Day Friday 2nd December 2016 between 10am – 4pm In aid of Northants Association for the Blind – Rushden Branch. Enjoy a cup of coffee and some home baked cake while you wander around the stalls selling Christmas gifts, handmade crafts, jewellery and cards. 25 – 27 Church Street Rushden NN10 9YU For further details please contact Julia on 01933 356424 juliaroberts@petercrisp.co.uk
Great Barford Quiz Night Friday 4 November In the village hall, bar open at 7pm, quiz starts 7.30pm, £7 per person includes supper, teams of 4. In the village hall, bar open at 7pm, quiz starts 7.30pm, £7 per person includes supper, teams of 4, Call Louise 01234 870443 to book your team.
Community Voluntary Services Every Thursday, 10am – 1pm Drop in session for those interested in Volunteering. We will chat to you about what you want from volunteering and find suitable vacancies that fit your requirements. 43 Bromham Road,Bedford www.voluntaryworks.org
Road Victims Trust's 21st Anniversary Ball Saturday 5th November 6.30pm – 1am Champagne Reception, 3 Course Dinner, Red and White wine on the table, Live Music and DJ, Magicians, Formal and Fun photo booth. Tickets available at £45 pp and you are also able to book tables of 8/10/12. Please contact Jenny Hillam E:jennyh@rvtrust.co.uk The Park Inn, Bedford, Tel 01234 843345
Bedford Farmers Market Every 2nd and last Thursday of the month Local producers market with a range of fresh locally produced supplies. Harpur Square Bedford 8.30am – 3pm
MS Therapy Centre Fundraising Evening Thursday 10th November 7.00pm Indian buffet evening at Indian summer Tavistock Street Bedford £12pp. Enjoy a range of freshly prepared Indian dishes for you to enjoy – Email Keely on msfundraising@hotmail.co.uk to book your places. The Beauty and the Sorrow Remembrance Sunday. November 13th at 3.00 p.m. A programme of words and music reflecting on the First World War including poems by the Rev W Kingston, former vicar of Willington, popular songs of the time and music by Elgar and George Butterworth. With Ros Holbrow (clarinet), Danielle Young (soprano), John Witchell ( piano) and Sarah Harrison (reader). Retiring collection. 01234 838114 Email: johnwitchell73@gmail.com Pure Heart Fashion Show Friday November 18th November at 7pm French and Italian collections. Stunning jewellery, scarves & accessories, perfect Christmas gifts. Tickets £6 inc refreshments on arrival. Raffle for Oakley Pre School. Oakley Village Hall. Ticket / Stall contact Tabitha 07957 580331 E:tabitha_h_walker@yahoo. co.uk or Jane 07909 913468 FB-Pure Heart Jewellery Clothing & Accessories Scots’ Society of St Andrew Bedford St Andrew’s Night Dinner Dance Saturday 26th November 2016 – 7:00 for 7:30 pm Bromham Village Hall, Bromham, Beds. Tickets £22 members, £25 non-members To book contact Ian Kirk on 01234 823711 or iankirk442@gmail.com Christmas Tree Festival: Stars at Christmas Wednesday 30 Nov-Sunday 4 Dec 10am – 5pm (Sundays 2pm-5pm) 60 trees decorated by local charities and businesses. Children’s & community choirs daily. To be opened by the Lord Lieutenant and the High Sheriff. Admission £2.50, children free. Refreshments served. St Paul’s church, Bedford
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A Different Brew – A Cafe with a difference’ Summer Opening Times Monday- Friday 10am till 8pm and Sundays 11am till 6pm 106 Clapham Road, Bedford Licensed to sell alcohol with food. Sunday menu includes a roast. Staffed by adults with learning difficulties. A Different Brew is a project of Beds Garden Carers (BGC) Find us on Facebook Beds Garden Carers - Learning Disabilities Charity
CRAFT/CHRISTMAS FAYRES & MARKETS Autumn Fair Saturday 5th November 10am – 2.00pm Many stalls selling cakes & preserves, cards, gifts, paintings, crafts and others. Raffle, competitions, activities for children, refreshments and lunches. Entry is £1 (accompanied children free). Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Avenue, Bedford Proceeds for various charities. Bedford WI Craft Fair Saturday 12th November 1.30 to 4.30pm Homemade Gift Items, Cakes, Jams, Chutneys, Tombola, Refreshments Brickhill Community Centre, Avon Drive, Bedford Table Top Sale Sat 19th Nov 9am to Noon Table £5 - must be PREBOOKED Christ the King Church Hall, Harrowden Road, Bedford MK42 0SP. Please call 07738670976 Entry 50 till 10am then 25p. All proceeds to the Church Happy Dog Christmas Fayre at Happy Dog Training and Grooming Saturday 26 November 11.00am to 3.00pm A great day out for all the family and your dogs to get into the christmas spirit! Tombola, raffle, christmas crafts, santa paws, refreshments inc bacon butties and mulled wine! Entrance 50p!! In aid of Canine Partners amazing dogs transforming lives Bedford Road Clapham MK41 6EJ tel 07817116406
Barns Hotel Christmas Market Sunday 27th November | 12-4pm Free Entry The Barns will play host to a festive market and join a whole host of local suppliers offering a range of fantastic seasonal gifts - perfect for those last minute purchases. Cardington Rd, Bedford MK44 3SA Keech Hospice Makers Market Sun 30th November 10am – 4pm Handmade Arts & Crafts from over 40 local Artisans Adults £2 Concessions £1.50 Accompanied children U14 FREE Barnfield College, New Bedford Rd, Luton LU2 7BF for info email events@keech.org.uk or call 01582 707940
FIREWORK DISPLAYS Hazeldene School Thursday 3 November – Doors open at 5.30pm display starts 6.30pm Hot dogs, refreshments, sweets. Advance tickets £3.50 for children (Under 2's are free); £4 for adults or £14 for a family (2 adults and up to 3 children). General Public Tickets - Please call the School Office on 01234 300100 or reserve tickets and collect on the School gate please contact friendsofhazeldene@hazeldene.bbvle.com to arrange this. On the night- £4 children and £4.50 adult. No family tickets available on the night. Stancliffe Road, Bedford. MK41 9AT. Scott’s Fantastic Fireworks Thursday 3rd November 5.30pm – 7.30pm Display approx 6.30pm Mini Funfair, BBQ, Refreshments, Glowsticks. Advanced Tickets £4 / Family Tickets £10 U4’s FREE Available at the school office or www.eventbrite.co.uk Bedford Blues Fireworks Display & Fun Fair Friday 4th November Gates 6pm Kids Displays 7pm Main Display 8pm Advance Tickets £5 U4’s FREE Tickets available from the Tourist Information Centre or the Club Shop at Goldington Road in the week leading up to the event. Bedford Blues Rugby Club, Goldington Rd, Bedford www.bedfordrugbyclub.co.uk Oakley Sports & Social Club Saturday 5th November Field Open 5.30pm Display at 7.30pm Hot food, Fun Fayre. £5 Adults / £2 Children / £10 Family Ticket Church Lane, Oakley. Olney Recreation Ground Sunday 6th November 4.30pm-8pm Support Act 5.45pm display at 6.45pm £4 in advance £5 on the night Family 2 adults and up to 4 children £10 in advance or £12 on the night. Behind the football Club, East Street, Olney
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HEALTH & WELLBEING Bedford Macular Support Group Third Monday of each month at 10:30 am. Volunteer Centre, 43 Bromham Road Offering practical and emotional support to people suffering central vision loss or Macular Disease. Speakers on a range of related topics. Further info: 01234-781372 Hearts In Beds Cardiac Support Group First Tuesday each month 7pm Priory Methodist Church Halls, Newnham Ave, Bedford, MK41 9QJ (We hold a gentle exercise session from 7 – 7-30 pm under a qualified trainer. Everyone welcome, you don't need to have a cardiac condition to join us. Raffle at the end of the evening. Contact Sid Luff, 01234 404671 or Ted Jolliffe 01 234 327791 for further details of the Group.
MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE Draw on Sweet Night: Music of love and loss Tuesday 8 November 8.00 pm Cantamus chamber choir, conductor Gary Mudd £7.50 ( £5.00 concessions) on the door. Proceeds to church funds. Programme of exquisite settings from the 16th century through to the 21st. Church of the Transfiguration, Bedford Rd, Kempston, MK42 8BQ Music Night at Kempston Hammers Sports and Social Club Friday 11th November 2016 7.30pm Join us for an evening of musical entertainment including mixed groups of choral singers, barber shop quartet, Ukelele group and many more! Raffle and licensed bar. In aid of Canine Partners amazing dogs transforming lives! Tickets £5 and £3 for under 16's. Tickets from Sally 01234 266552 or on the door. 134 High Street Kempston MK42 7BN The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Tuesday 8th – Thursday 10th November at 7:30pm First performed Off-Broadway in 2005, and the winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is filled with effortless wit and humour. £8 adults, £5 concessions. Opening night offer – £1 off each ticket on Tuesday night. Wootton Upper School before touring to Germany the following week.For more information contact Mrs Terrey at Wootton Upper School E:jterrey@wootton.beds.sch.uk Concert – Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra Saturday 12 November at 7.30pm Conductor: Michael Rose Soloist: Jaroslaw Nadrzycki (violin). The orchestra will be playing Elgar's Violin Concerto, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony no.6 Tickets: Adults £15/£12, Concessions £13/£10, Children/ Students £5. Please call 01234 718044 or visit www. bedfordcornexchange.co.uk Corn Exchange, Bedford For further details on this and future concerts of the Bedfordshire Orchestral Society, please visit www.bedfordsymphony.com
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Jazz Evening Saturday November 26th 7.30pm Our annual sell-out jazz event. This year we feature The Bateman Brothers Jazz Band, one of the top jazz bands in the country Tickets £19.50 from Derek Bliss 01234 823821 to include a 2 course hot supper. Licensed Bar, free parking. Pavenham Village Hall MK43 7PH Bedford Organ and Keyboard Club present CHRIS JONES in Concert Wednesday 30th Nov 7.30 – 10pm Members £5 Non-Members £6 Pay at door Bar/Refreshments/Raffle. Addison Centre, Kempston, Bedford. Tel: 01234 344423 www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/bedford Christmas Concert: 'Further Beyond Tango' Friday 2 December 7.30 pm South American flavour with Adrian Varela. Tickets at www.bedfordhospitalcharity.org.uk/ southamericaconcert Details for booking trees to decorate and concert tickets 01234 340163 admin@stpaulschurchbedford. org.uk or at www.bedfordhospitalcharity.org.uk/treefest
FAMILY Britains Got Talent’s – Boogie Storm Thursday 24th November 4pm & 6pm Performing Live in the Harpur Square Bedford before heading down to the embankment for the official Christmas Light Switch on and firework display. A queuing system will be in place for a photo opportunity. Bedford Christmas Lights Switch On Thursday 24th November Bring the family along and be amazed at the dazzling celebration of seasonal fire and light set to festive music. The Embankment, Bedford, from 7pm
SPORTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Bedford Parkrun every Saturday Meet at The Bandstand at 9am. Join us for a 5km run around the park (dogs, children and buggies all welcome). Register for free on the Parkrun UK website http://www.parkrun.org.uk Rambling Club We're a friendly walking group who meet on a Sunday morning for a 5/6 mile walk. For further info or a copy of our programme please contact brclub75@yahoo.co.uk or 01234 360769. Ouse Valley Archers Currently offering a four week intro in target archery. Courses run by Archery GB approved coaches and all equipment is provided. For experienced archers or those who have completed a beginners course the club shoots indoors/outdoors on Tuesday & Thursday 7.00pm – 9.00pm and Sunday 2.00pm – 4.00pm at Putnoe Primary School & Field Bedford For further details visit our website or contact info@ ousevalleyarchers.com
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Walking Football Summer sessions at Bedford Cricket Club Mondays 7-8pm. Thursdays 2-3pm For more information and to book a place please email: info@walkingfootballleagues.co.uk Mowsbury Park Bowling Club Try lawn bowls for FREE any Wednesday or Friday 2pm to 4.30pm. Just bring flat shoes. For more info about our club please contact Anne Haynes on 01234 211828 or visit our NEW web site www.mowsburyparkbowlsclub.co.uk Bedford FC Mini Soccer Club Every Saturday at Goldington Academy 10.30am till 12.15pm. Open to boys and girls aged 4-10yrs. Cost per child £3.00 and £5 for two children. Our sole aim is to provide children of all abilities with a unique footballing experience, developing their physical, social and communication skills in a safe environment. Full usage of toilet and changing facilities and plenty of car parking spaces. www.bedfordfcminisoccer.com. Bedford Girls and Ladies FC We are a voluntary sports club for girls age 8 and upwards. If you’d like to find out more info please call Jill on 01234 772668 or 07850540631. Mander Badminton Club Friendly badminton club looking for new members of a reasonable standard Every Tuesday evening 7-9pm at Bedford Modern School Sports Hall. Visitors £5 per session – 1st Session free Contact Anita Watson Tel: 01234 930047 Bedford Thunder Basketball club Mixed gender sessions Age 10-13 3.00-4.30 every Saturday Age 14-16 4.30-6.00 every Saturday Men’s club 7.35-9.45 every Tuesday All session in Bedford Academy, for further information contact bedfordthunder@outlook.com or visit our website www.bedfordthunder.com Wootton Badminton Club Wootton Upper School, Hall End, Wootton, Beds, MK43 9HT Thursdays from 7.30pm to 10.00pm This friendly club welcomes anyone who does or has played badminton, sorry no absolute beginners. Contact: Freda Dunlop 01234 270638 Email: garry.freda@btinternet.com www.woottonbedfordbadmintonclub.weebly.com Bedford mighty eagles dodgeball team We are a club that plays at a high level but would love anyone from any sporting ability and background to come down and give it a go as long as you are 15 and above. We have a men’s and women’s squad. It is great fun and a fantastic way to keep fit. We train on Tuesday’s 8-9 at: Hastingsbury school, Hill rise, Bedford, Mk42 7EB First training session is FREE and then each session is only £3 after that
Bedford United Football Club Bedford United is a non-profit making football club holding the FA Charter Standard status and providing a fun, friendly, safe and structured environment to learn, play and enjoy football. We have an established range of teams from our Academy right through to our Adults so if you’re interested in playing, coaching or helping out visit us at www.bedfordunitedfc.co.uk. Cyclists Touring Club, Bedfordshire. We meet on a regular basis and have rides to various places, and cater for all abilities. We ride as a group for the pleasure of riding and socialising, nobody gets left behind ! See website ctc-bedfordshire.co.uk for details of our forthcoming rides, or ring 01234 219148 for further information. Social Table Tennis Mon/Tue 7.30pm-10.00pm Sports Hall, Lincroft School, Oakley All Ages Welcome. Just Turn Up £4 per player per session, Bats Available, Free Hire Coaching Available Info: Call John 07921 093199 Bedford Borough Bowling Club Bedford Borough Bowling Club established over 100 years are now enrolling new members. and forming a junior section. Probably the most prestigious bowling club in the Bedford area with both indoor and outdoor bowling greens. We offer FREE tuition from qualified instructors, with all equipment provided, we just ask you to wear flat shoes. Afterwards, you can obtain a cool drink or a coffee from the bar and relax in the comfortable lounge area. There are also restaurant facilities for lunch time meals. So give it a try, bring the family all are welcome. Free parking. Check our web site www.boroughbowlin.org.uk or telephone 01234 340736 for more details, Shefford & Sandy Hockey Club Sandy Sports Centre Astro, Engayne ave, Sandy. SG19 1BL Tuesdays 6.00-7.30pm – Juniors (5 to 14 years old) Tuesdays 7.30-9.00pm – Adults Whether you are new to the sport or returning after a break S&SHC welcome you to our club training nights. For more info please call Tessa on 07787 970810 www.pitchero.com/clubs/ sheffordandsandyhockeyclub/ BedsLife Magazine cannot be held responsible for any changes, amends or cancellations of an event.
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